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From the monthly archives:

December 2011

Be prepared for Winter! Take the 20p test

December 31, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for Be prepared for Winter! Take the 20p test Last year our country virtually ground to a halt because of unexpected and heavy early snowfalls. We want to do all we can to keep you safe this Winter. There are many things you can do in anticipation of a repeat of last year’s awful weather.
For example: if you drive a car, do you know
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Fallen by the wayside? Second chance to tackle bible reading marathon

December 27, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for Fallen by the wayside? Second chance to tackle bible reading marathon This time last year many of us were gearing up to begin the challenge of reading the bible in a year.   One person who managed to stay the course was David Gladman; here he reflects on the exercise. “I think Phil Commons deserves a great big hug! Over the years I’ve tried all sorts of different things
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Frankincense, crackers and Queen: MBC’s unique Christmas mix

December 25, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for Frankincense, crackers and Queen: MBC’s unique Christmas mix Christmas morning saw MBC packed with people. Giant crackers, Martyn and Graham’s unique presentation of Freddie Mercury and Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and handshakes liberally sprinkled with frankincense all contributed to a very special time of celebration.
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Bowled over by elegance, speed and sheer good luck

December 20, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for Bowled over by elegance, speed and sheer good luck If the aim of an end of term party is having fun then Glenda’s idea of taking MBC’s Youth Team ten pin bowling was nothing short of inspirational.  That’s because out of all the “sports” I can think of ten pin bowling is perhaps unique in the way it has the wherewithal to cut through
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Christmas Carol Service 18 December 2011

December 18, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for Christmas Carol Service 18 December 2011 At 6pm on Sunday 18th December we held our traditional Christmas carol service, loosely based on the festival of “Nine lessons and carols” which was introduced at King’s College Cambridge in 1918 and has been broadcast from there since 1928.
We were treated to a lovely service. The choir and orchestra did full justice to their
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The Nativity according to Luke 2011

December 18, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for The Nativity according to Luke 2011 This year’s MBC Nativity Play was based on Luke’s story as told in his gospel, and took up the entire service. Written by Haddon, this was a thoughtful adaptation with Luke himself, and Paul the Apostle as two of the main characters. The Angel Gabriel of course also had an important part to play, and
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A familiar face pops in to MVBC Community Cafe

December 16, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for A familiar face pops in to MVBC Community Cafe Every Friday morning MBC members Frank Harrison, Roger Bridle and John Sherbourne join Meanwood regulars Mike Berry, John Bell and waitress Frances behind the counter at Meanwood Valley Baptist Church’s Community Cafe. Normally, until the PALS play scheme which meets in the center’s big hall breaks up things are pretty quiet. This week however an unexpected visit
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Dr. Phil. gets her award

December 15, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for Dr. Phil. gets her award Dec 13th 2011 was a great day for me. After ten years work and two submissions I was awarded a PhD by Leeds University in The Great Hall. I can honestly say that without God’s help and enabling, and the help and support of several people in the church I would never have got through.
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2011 Leeds Youth Christmas Prom “better than ever”

December 15, 2011 News
Thumbnail image for 2011 Leeds Youth Christmas Prom “better than ever” You might have felt it would be hard to top last year’s Christmas Prom. By any measure, this year’s event felt better than ever. Another sell-out event – wonderful decorations and atmosphere, an abundance of great food and a throng of young people intent on enjoying themselves for the evening.
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Connections goes Mexican

December 15, 2011 Connections
Thumbnail image for Connections goes Mexican Following Carols in the Park at Chapel Allerton on Sunday, the young people’s discipleship groups enjoyed good food on Sunday night.
Connections (pictured) opted for a Mexican dinner, while Linx and Spectrum enjoyed a good chilli from Claire & Nick Taylor & the hospitality of Helen Pemberton.
Caitlin was particularly proud of the group participation
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